ALAF women mark Women’s Day with leadership launch and community support  

DAR ES SALAAM: ALAF Limited, the leading building solutions provider in Tanzania, has launched Cohort 5 of the Women in Leadership Program as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations that were marked on March 8 worldwide.

Guided by this year’s global theme for the commemorations ‘Give to Gain’, the launch was officiated by the Dar es Salam Industry and Trade Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) Ms Zubeda Masoud at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Monday.

The occasion also took the opportunity to recognize women employees’ achievementswhile reinforcing their commitment to leadership, empowerment, and community support.

Ms Masoud lauded ALAF management for prioritizing women and ensuring they climb to top management positions over the years and also taking time to participate in marking the women’s day.

“Other institutions should borrow a leaf from ALAF as this is a good trend of marking the Women’s day,” she said as she also praised the ALAF women for remembering children with special needs by donating 10 wheel chairs as part of the International Women’s Day commemoration.

Speaking at the event, the ALAF CEO Bibhu Nanda, who was represented by the Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Sateesh Yamsani, reinforced the company’s commitment towards women initiatives like the women in leadership program as well as continuously fostering policies and working environment that ensures more women gain leadership positions within ALAF and that ALAF sustainably continues to take industry leadership as an employer of choice through such initiatives.

“We have seen the fruits of this program that started four years ago and as a company we will ensure that it is sustainable so that more women can get to these key positions,” he stressed.

On her part, ALAF’ Human Resource Business Partner, Rehema Amry said, “This is an initiative aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and supporting the professional growth of women within our organization.”

She said this year’s celebration holds special significance as ALAF marks 65 years of excellence, innovation, and contribution to Tanzania’s industrial development. “Over the past six decades, the company has continued to promote inclusive growth and create opportunities for its people and the communities it serves,” remarked Ms. Amry.

“At ALAF, we believe that empowering women and supporting our communities go hand in hand with our organizational growth and sustainability. As we celebrate 65 years of excellence, we remain committed to creating opportunities for women to lead while making a meaningful difference in society. Indeed, charity begins at home.”

Meanwhile, in the spirit of giving back, ALAF Women voluntarily contributed to support the company’s social responsibility agenda. Through their collective effort, 10 wheelchairs were donated to children with special needs, while one wheelchair was presented to an ALAF employee, emphasizing the belief that charity begins at home.